Fragrance comparison

Amber vs LP No.9 for Men

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 14 Nov 2026 602 ratings analysed

5 wins

Amber

Ajmal

4.1678 votes

Rank #8,441 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

LP No.9 for Men

Penhaligon's

3.96524 votes

Rank #1,910 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amber takes 5 of 7 categories.

Amber
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
LP No.9 for Men
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Amber5/7

LP No.9 for Men2/7

Ratings & consensus: Amber
Community sentiment: Amber
Longevity: LP No.9 for Men
Sillage & projection: Amber
Value for money: Amber
Versatility: Amber
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: LP No.9 for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AmberAjmal

LP No.9 for MenPenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 42%Had 11%Want 47%

3.96/ 5 · 524 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerAmberRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

25%Like

15%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

61 votes

49%Love

38%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

415 votes

Category winnerAmberMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityLP No.9 for Men

SillageAmber

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value55

Category winnerAmberBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

rose84%

powdery77%

oud69%

musky61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy91%

woody83%

amber74%

cinnamon65%

citrus56%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

BergamotPepper

Heart

RosePalisander RosewoodJasmine

Base

AmberAgarwood (Oud)MuskSandalwood

Top

Mandarin OrangePalisander RosewoodBergamot

Heart

ClovesCinnamonNutmegPepperOrrisYlang-YlangRoseJasmine

Base

AmberPatchouliVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pepper, Rose and Palisander Rosewood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring74

Summer56

Fall100

Winter89

Day89

Night100

Spring57

Summer21

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAmberMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex60

Women11

Men95

Unisex4

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,441

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#1,910

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews63

Category winnerLP No.9 for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Amber is a warm, rosy amber-wood scent with an oud-tinged base and a lightly spicy start. It opens with bergamot and pepper, then leans into rose with a soft, slightly powdery floral feel, before settling into amber, sandalwood, musk and a smooth, woody-oud dryness. It reads classic, rich and close-to-skin comf…

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LP No.9 for Men is a warm, spicy Penhaligon's with a polished masculine feel. Reviewers describe a bright citrus and spice opening, a soapy rosewood and rose heart, and a darker amber, patchouli, musk and vanilla dry-down that feels groomed, resinous and mature. It suits cooler weather, evening wear, formal settings a…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amber or LP No.9 for Men?

Amber takes 5 of 7 categories. Amber is rated 4.16/5 from 78 votes; LP No.9 for Men is rated 3.96/5 from 524 votes. Choose Amber for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose LP No.9 for Men for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Amber or LP No.9 for Men?

They last about the same: LP No.9 for Men 76/100, Amber 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Amber or LP No.9 for Men?

Amber projects furthest (Amber 69/100, LP No.9 for Men 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber and LP No.9 for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pepper, Rose and Palisander Rosewood.

Is Amber or LP No.9 for Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Amber is the stronger pick. For winter, LP No.9 for Men is the stronger pick. Amber suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber and LP No.9 for Men?

Amber has top notes of Bergamot and Pepper, heart notes of Rose, Palisander Rosewood and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Sandalwood. LP No.9 for Men has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Palisander Rosewood and Bergamot, heart notes of Cloves, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Pepper, a base of Amber, Patchouli, Vanilla and Musk.